New Sermon Series Now Available
Everything you need for your next series
AI Sermon Generator
Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.
Biblical Sermon Calendar
Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching
Sermon Research Assistant
Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!
Topical Sermon Calendar
Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year
Funeral Sermon Generator
Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon
Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
This sermon teaches that our trials are like a refiner's fire, designed by God to prove and purify our faith—which is more precious than gold—so that it will result in praise, honor, and glory at Christ's return.
Introduction: The Purpose of the "Need Be" In our last study, we faced the difficult paradox that we can "greatly rejoice" even while we are "in heaviness." We learned that our trials are temporary—just for a season—and that they are purposeful—there is a "need ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:7
Denomination: Baptist
They could not see with their eyes, but their spiritual eyes were open to the fact that Jesus is indeed the Messiah.
TWO BLIND MEN AND JESUS' Matthew 9:27-31. MATTHEW 9:27. After raising Jairus' daughter, as Jesus left the man’s house, two blind men followed Him. We are not told that they were bidden, like Matthew (cf. Matthew 9:9). But they were relentless, like the men who had carried the paralysed ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 9:27-31
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
This sermon examines the final acts of Isaac and Jacob, showing how true faith allows us to face death with worship, submit to God's sovereign plan, and confidently speak blessings over the next generation regarding a future we may not live to see.
Introduction: Seeing Beyond the Grave They say that "hindsight is 20/20," meaning it is easy to see things clearly after they have happened. But these two verses introduce us to a different kind of vision: foresight. Isaac and Jacob were old men. Their bodies were failing. Isaac was ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 11:20-21
God’s presence makes the impossible possible; when we reach our limits, we can trust His power and faithfulness to carry us through every challenge.
Some of us walked in today with a tight throat and a tired heart. The week has been long. The bills stack up, the headlines hit hard, and the calendar doesn’t care that your energy is on empty. You’ve prayed for the prodigal until your words feel worn. You’ve watched the doctor’s face for good news ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 19:24-26, Luke 1:37, Philippians 4:13
Topics: Belief, Trust, God
We have the right to pursue happiness. However, we soon discover that happiness is fleeting. Joy is better, but how do you find, obtain and keep it?
Joyride - Pt. 2 – Jesus' P.E.D. I. Introduction Life is up and down. Loops, turns, cliff like drops. Our life often feels much like one of those white knuckle, scream your lungs out, lose your lunch type of amusement rides! It is into that type of experience that Jesus came onto the scene ...read more
Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10
Denomination: Pentecostal
Our hearts can be wells of salvation, open by faith in Jesus Christ and allowing the waters of life to flow into the lives or all those we meet and know as we walk our lives on this earth, no better reason for being than that.
Wells We don’t tend to think much of wells these days do we We just turn a tap and there’s the water, who needs a well? Holes in the ground with a puddle of muddy water at the bottom, taking effort to draw the water up and potentially having a serious health risk if not looked after properly. But ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 12:1-6
Introduction to study of Philippians. Topic for series is "Reclaiming Joy"
THE PASTOR’S POINTS Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC Dr. Russell Brownworth, Pastor Philippians 1.1-7 Roy Robertson is one of the founders of "The Navigators," and has been instrumental in the follow-up ministry for Billy Graham’s Hong Kong crusade. ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 1:1-8
Denomination: United Methodist
It is one of the toughest questions a believer can ask: "How do I find joy in trials?" The only answer is in the words of our great God
Passage: James 1:1-8 Intro: In terms of trouble in this life, it’s not a question of if, but when. 1. each one of us can tell story after story of trouble, great and small PP Car accident pictures Il) funny insurance stories 2. not everyone gets rich, not everyone gets famous, ...read more
Scripture: James 1:1-8
Denomination: Evangelical Free
Second in a series on Philippians where Paul reveals the axis on which his whole life revolves -- Exalting Christ in everything.
REVIEW Given the extended use of the terms “joy” and “rejoice” in four short chapters (12), joy appears to be a central focus of Paul’s letter to the Jesus followers living in the Greek city of Philippi. That is interesting given considerable space also dedicated to the subject of suffering. My ...read more
Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance
Proper 19 B. Christ is the source and power of our faith. It is in and through Him that all things are possible.
Mark 9:14-27 Proper 19(b) J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “It’s unbelievable” Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Our lesson starts ...read more
Scripture: Mark 9:14-27
Denomination: Lutheran
We look now at a passage, which is startling in both its sobering and exalted view of Christian suffering.
Introduction We look now at a passage, which is startling in both its sobering and exalted view of Christian suffering. Recall once more the context of the letter. The Christians of the scattered churches in northern Asia Minor are facing trials placed on them by their neighbors. Some form of ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
With God's help and the steady support of Christian friends, we live in real joy by appreciating the blessings of our past, by actualizing opportunities in the present, and by anticipating our glorious transformation in the future.
THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE OF LIVING IN JOY WITH CHRIST A famous historian was asked by a seminary student to summarize human history in as few words as possible. Expecting a summation worthy of a Pulitzer prize, the student awaited the historian’s response ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21
With God's help and the steady support of Christian friends, we live in real joy by discovering the good in life's situations - as varied as they are - by trusting God to provide, then by giving God the glory for our contentment.
DISCOVERING THE JOY IN LIFE’S SITUATIONS In a certain third world country, a Jewish man complained to his rabbi, “Life is unbearable for me and my family. There are nine of us living in one room. What can I do?” ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20
To teach that true joy comes from Christ, not circumstances, and must be chosen intentionally.
You ever notice how December has some of the most ridiculous emotional swings of the whole year? One minute you’re sipping peppermint mocha feeling festive… next minute you’re one burned batch of cookies away from throwing the whole tree in the yard. Everybody talks about Christmas joy like it’s ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:15-20
Denomination: Other
Today’s sermon is going to talk about the benefits and the source of God-given joy that is so strong that it remains glorious even in the most turbulent storms of life!
Rejoice in the Lord Philippians 4:4 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say Rejoice” Who does not want to be happy and feel joy well up within one’s soul? If one had a time machine and could relive any event in your ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 4:4
Sermon Central